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Thom Hartmann | I’m Sick of the So-Called “News“
The stranglehold that multinational corporations have over our media is actually harming our ability to have a functioning democratic republic.
Is Neoliberalism Behind the Rise of Donald Trump?
Many have pointed to capitalism's failures to explain the billionaire's rise, but evidence suggests racism is the driving factor.
From Resentment to Possibility: How Enjoyment Shapes the Political Imagination in Election 2016
Our political worldviews are shaped by the narratives through which we understand our desires.
Behind the Booing: A Sanders Delegate Reflects on the DNC Protests
Sanders delegates did not succeed in changing DNC rules but they brought the TPP to the forefront of media discussions.
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Olympic Tensions Offer a Window Into Lebanese History
The Lebanese athletes' refusal to share a bus with Israelis in Rio should be judged in its historical context.
“I Am a Revolutionary and an Optimistic,” Says Former Black Panther
Attica, over time, became one of the main destinations for activists linked to the Black Panthers and other revolutionary organizations.
We Must Stop Consuming Blk (Black) Death
There is no such thing as “good policing” when the “bad police” aren't being held accountable to the people.
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Beyond Trump: Why We Need to Take Our Eyes Off the Show
The real threat to US democracy is the cult of personality in our political campaigns that got Trump the nomination.
When Systems Crumble: Looking Beyond Global Capitalism
Is the employee-employer relationship of capitalism crumbling, just like feudalism did before?
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Election 2016: The Greatest Show on Earth
If ever there was an event that was about itself and focused only on itself, this is it.